Description

(2S,6R)-tert-Butyl 2-Ethyl-6-Methylmorpholine-4-Carboxylate is a high-purity, chiral morpholine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for its stereochemical integrity which is essential for biological activity. It is primarily needed by research institutions and pharmaceutical manufacturers engaged in the synthesis of complex molecules for drug discovery and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the multi-step synthesis of novel therapeutic agents, including potential central nervous system (CNS) drugs and antivirals.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Utilized as a precursor or ligand in the development of chiral catalysts for enantioselective transformations.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for creating novel, stereochemically-defined active ingredients for crop protection.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Used in the synthesis of specialized probes and molecular tools for studying biological systems.
• Process Chemistry & Scale-Up: Employed in route scouting and optimization for the commercial-scale manufacturing of fine chemicals.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2S,6R)-tert-Butyl 2-Ethyl-6-Methylmorpholine-4-Carboxylate
CAS No.	1700609-48-8
Molecular Formula	C12H23NO3
Molecular Weight	229.32 g/mol
Synonyms	tert-Butyl (2S,6R)-2-ethyl-6-methylmorpholine-4-carboxylate; 4-Boc-2-ethyl-6-methylmorpholine (stereo); (2S,6R)-2-Ethyl-6-methylmorpholine-4-carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester; Boc-2-ethyl-6-methylmorpholine (cis/trans specified); N-Boc-2-ethyl-6-methylmorpholine; N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-2-ethyl-6-methylmorpholine; 1700609-48-8; Morpholine-4-carboxylic acid, 2-ethyl-6-methyl-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester, (2S,6R)-
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Quality Control

Our production of (2S,6R)-tert-Butyl 2-Ethyl-6-Methylmorpholine-4-Carboxylate adheres to stringent quality protocols suitable for pharmaceutical R&D. Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure identity, purity, and stereochemical integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided, detailing results from chiral HPLC, NMR, and other relevant analytical methods to confirm compliance with customer specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is stable under inert atmosphere but should be protected from strong acids and moisture to maintain purity and prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee (2S,6R)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.